Local hotel wins award

The Commercial Hotel in Tarland has received a national award, after getting a 100 percent review by one of the judges.

Chris and Bev Hughes travelled down to the London to receive their laterooms.com ‘Hidden Gem’ at the Eviivo annual awards ceremony, after laterooms.com CEO Jesper With-Fogstrup awarded the 12-bedroom, four star hotel a 100 percent customer review.

The couple said: “We were delighted to receive the award in the same week that we received the Taste Our Best award from Visit Scotland.

“We are proud to employ all our staff from Tarland and this award is testament to their commitment and hard work, and also to the local community support, helping us to give our guests the best experience possible.”